IBM WebSphere Studio Developer vs Microsoft Silverlight comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the .NET Development Services category. IBM is ranked #11, while Microsoft is ranked #4. IBM holds a 2.8% mindshare in NDS, compared to Microsoft’s 21.4% mindshare.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM WebSphere Studio Developer

Ranking in .NET Development Services

11th

Average Rating

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Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Silverlight

Ranking in .NET Development Services

4th

Average Rating

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Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the .NET Development Services category, the mindshare of IBM WebSphere Studio Developer is 2.8%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Silverlight is 21.4%, up from 14.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Also Known As

WebSphere Studio Developer

Silverlight, MS Silverlight

Overview

IBM WebSphere Studio Application Developer is an easy-to-use, integrated development environment for building, testing, and deploying Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE platform) applications. It is designed for professional developers requiring integrated Web, JSP, XML and Web services support.

IBM

Silverlight is a powerful development tool for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web and mobile applications. Silverlight is a free plug-in, powered by the .NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices and operating systems, bringing a new level of interactivity wherever the Web works.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

Alpha Modus, Apptimate AB, Senet Inc., Australian Government Department of Defence, Factor-y S.r.l., Foedus, Elemental Path, CinePostproduction, UniCredit, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp., Lodha Group

ESRI, Financial Analytical Service of Ministry of Finance, American Water Enterprises, Toyota Motor Europe, Comarch, Komako, Freelance World, AARCO

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